Designed by National Architecture Award winner José María de Paredes, the Palau was inaugurated on the 25th April 1987 and since then has become one of the most emblematic buildings of the city and it is considered to be among the most important concert halls in Europe. An enormous glass dome that runs parallel to the Turia river-bed Park provides the main entrance. The exterior ambience penetrates the interior; the green areas flourish in the foyer while the great glass waterfall seems to pour into the pool, specially designed by Ricardo Bofill.